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 is a London-based DJ, producer, and label owner. Releasing and performing music under his real name, Hamilton balances his creative career with the business side of things. Alongside his decade-long career producing music and DJing, Hamilton manages A&R for his imprint, Microhertz.

Let The Light In (feat. HQA)

Mastering his craft over the years, Hamilton has worked his way up in the underground, becoming one of the most respected artists in house and techno. He was an early pioneer of the new European sound but provided his own influential twist to what was commonly heard in clubs at that time. His unique take on minimal house and techno boasts hardy basslines and spacious atmospherics, ingraining in the minds of anyone who listens.

Aside from his own original music, Hamilton is known as a dynamic selector and influential tastemaker. Between his work as an A&R and time on the decks, Hamilton uncovers and supports some of the most exciting hidden talents. During performances, he mixes a cocktail of classic 90s gems, potent club bombs, original and unreleased tunes, talent from his own imprints, and untouched bottom-of-the-crate bangers, creating sets at a level that many strive for but can’t seem to match.

Mind Blank - Original Mix

Though he’s been releasing original music since 2010, it wasn’t until 2019 that Hamilton released his debut full-length album, 

. This project is a first-person exploration of the transformative effects of house music and life-changing nights on the dancefloor. This project holds his signature minimal style and also pulls elements from trip-hop, dub-techno, acid jazz, drum and bass, and house. His decade-plus-long career cemented his place as one of the most influential European underground producers, but his debut project is what proves his ability to transcend the world of electronic music.

Archie Hamilton Sunwaves 30.04.23 by Archie Hamilton

In recent years, Hamilton has established his name outside of Europe, performing at festivals and venues around the world. He could be found at festivals like BPM in Costa Rica and venues such as Club Space in Miami, performing alongside huge names like 

 and SG Lewis. In 2022, Hamilton is set to perform at Paradise Ibiza, Lovefest in Serbia, Welcome to the Warehouse in Manchester, and much more.

Other recent accomplishments include Hamilton’s delivery of Radio 1’s Essential Mix in January 2020 as well as his livestream collaboration with Arts Council England. He has also put his focus on creating remixes for exciting new talents, such as 

United Kingdom

Archie Hamilton

United States

Westend

Bastian Bux

Switzerland

Andrea Oliva

J. Worra

Lee Foss

Martin Ikin

LP Giobbi

Avant Gardner

elrow NYC: RowsAttacks

Jamie Jones

East End Dubs

Netherlands

Chris Stussy

Chelina Manuhutu

Hot Since 82

Enzo Siragusa

Skream

Richy Ahmed

Paradise

Italy

Marco Faraone

Will Clarke

France

Dombresky

Dennis Cruz

Arielle Free

Giolì & Assia

John Summit

Yulia Niko

OCHO Episode 2

Ranger Trucco

Matt Egbert

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Archie Hamilton  [3 Hour Set] with Ranger Trucco & Guest

CAAL

Eats Everything

LALA

Germany

Lilly Palmer

Luca Donzelli

Maceo Plex

Marcel Dettman

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Seb Zito

Squire

Mar-T

Patrick Mason

Amnesia Ibiza Opening

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Apollonia

Türkiye

Carlita

DJ Tennis

South Africa

Black Coffee

CamelPhat

Deer Jade

Iran

Dubfire

Francesca Lombardo

Guatemala

Gordo

Jean Pierre

Konstantin Sibold

Layla Benitez

Loco Dice

Maher Daniel

Marco Carola

Brazil

Mochakk

Ms. Mada

Natalia Roth

Rossi

Tony y Not

YokoO

Saint Martin

Happy Bay

SXM Festival 2023

Sweely

DC-10 Ibiza

Circoloco - New Year's Day Ibiza

Joseph Capriati

Alan Fitzpatrick

Oden & Fatzo

Denmark

Manda Moor

Paradise Opening Party

Duke Dumont

James Hype

Low Steppa

MEDUZA

Miane

Tinlicker

BLOND:ISH

Claptone

Jaden Thompson

Kaysin

Australia

Dom Dolla

Noizu

Ron Carroll

Walker & Royce

Beltran

Eli Brown

Josh Butler

Nora En Pure

Secondcity

Insomniac

Queen Mary Waterfront

Day Trip Festival

Mason Maynard

Alisha

Wheats

Sirus Hood

Malikk

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Archie Hamilton & Guests

Tini Gessler

elrow Growenlandia

De La Swing

elrow Triángulo de Las Rowmudas

Sweden

La Fleur

Solardo

Mason Collective

Fleur Shore

Paradise 'The Night of the Jaguar'

Quantum Brooklyn

Archie Hamilton (Extended Set)

Skepta

Lewski

VGLNTE

Mont Rouge

Coco & Breezy

Supernova

A Guy Called Gerald

Mr Doris

Groove Armada

There is a delicate tightrope strung between the world of the DJ and that of the producer. Being a storyteller behind the decks and crafting the gems that connect to the dancers are two separate but equal talents. When both co-exist in harmony, it’s unique.

Archie Hamilton has spent years gracefully walking that high wire. His releases on venerated underground tastemakers like Cuttin’ Headz, Toolroom, Nothing Else Matters, and his own Microhertz imprint have ingrained his singular sound into the minds of clubbers worldwide. Deftly moving between minimal house, techno, upfront club cuts, and classics, he’s helped guide a new European sound while staying true to the roots of dance music culture.


Behind the decks, he’s intuitive and technical, leading dancefloors on expertly crafted journeys. Beyond his audio-visual experience Frequency, he’s a fixture at London’s legendary FUSE parties, establishments like fabric and Ministry of Sound, and a regular for brands like CircoLoco, elrow, and Music On.

It was almost a foregone conclusion that Hamilton would walk a path towards dominating dancefloors. He grew up in a home surrounded by a brilliant patchwork of music. His earliest musical memories were early flashpoints for the kind of musical adventures he would eventually lead the dancefloor on.

“My grandfather was a concert pianist. I have very vivid memories of listening to him play for hours and hours to whoever would listen,” he wistfully remembers. “And at some points it [was] totally psychedelic and trippy. You’d sit there in the afternoon and the sun would be going down. I was only like 9/10 [and] in this half, dreamlike almost asleep state listening to him play these incredibly complex pieces.”

Swerve - Original Mix


He also credits his mother, a former member of a punk rock band, for establishing his love for digging through the crates. Her extensive record collection ranged from the Star Wars double-disc soundtrack to Lynyrd Skinner. She always encouraged his artistic growth and was the person who bought him his first set of decks at 14.

“I didn’t even ask for them. That’s the funny thing,” he explains with a smile as he recalls the beginning of his journey as a selector. “At the time she was she had a boyfriend and he was a rave promoter. And, and my mom was like, ‘You got to get into DJing it’s so cool.’ So, I just I had these decks, had no idea what I was doing.”

Despite being a novice, he had an ear for the compelling and unexpected mixes he’s become known for. “I was going out and buying garage records and breakbeat records and trying to mix them in with the stuff from [my mom’s collection]. I’ve actually got it recorded on tape. I managed to mix. 

 (which was a garage anthem) with the Cantina Theme from Star Wars.”

He envisioned a career as a DJ. However, a less than encouraging teacher at a rigid school quickly eviscerated that dream. Instead, he was pushed to join the army because, as the teacher told him, he “didn’t have much going on.” In a twist of irony, the budding artist failed the Army hearing test five times.

So he went to university and, like most university students in the early ’00s, spent his weekends at raves and clubs, fully reigniting his love for dance music and DJing. Instead of going home for the summer during his second year in college, he locked himself in his dorm, learned to properly mix, and recorded tons of mixtapes.

While cutting his teeth in London’s DJ circuit, he learned to produce in his bedroom and never stopped clubbing. And while living down the street from 93 Feet East in the heart of Brick Lane in London, he became a regular punter at the legendary FUSE parties, which unknowingly helped kickstart his career.

“When I moved in, there was no excuse not to go pretty much every Sunday. And [I] just happened to be there once and someone was playing the track that I’d made a few weeks before. I went up and introduced myself.”

It was one of the first times he’d ever experienced hearing his music on the dancefloor, leading to him becoming a resident for FUSE a few years later. Almost by chance, that brief interaction with a DJ playing his music helped catapult his career into overdrive. In the years that followed, he started two record labels, performed at shows worldwide, and released records with top-tier record labels.

Among his most notable career highlights was his 2020 Essential Mix. Indicative of his live performances, he fully displayed his audio storytelling, leading listeners through the strands of his musical DNA.

Tracklist

Archie Hamilton - Quicksand (Reprise) [Moscow Records] // Hal Fields - Probably House Music
Forest Drive West - Parallel Space [Echochord]
Kader Yani - Riot [Vakant]
Tuccillo - Pianolight [Unblock]
Teluric – Pulsaţii Profunde (S.A.M. Remix) [Joule]
Mad Rey - In My House No6 (Original Mix) [Rekids]
Lazare Hoche & S.A.M. - GB [Perfect Pushup]
Angel Freakin - Angel Freakin (TAK) // Inland Knights - Boy [Drop Music]
Mazi featuring Colette - Do You Want Me (2020Vision Dub) [Brique Rouge]
Sounds Of The Suburbs - This Is The [London Housing Benefit] // Grant Dell - Make Me Freak [Detour]
Lee Humphreys - Let The Tramp Play [Plastic City]
Capeesh Society - Morning Blues [Capeesh Society] // Bob Lazar - S4 [Swag]
Gabriel Belabbas - What Now [Automatic Writing]
Alec Falconer - Place Where I Am At [Art of Dark] // DJ Sneak - Runnin Stuff [UNDR THE RADR]
Natural Rhythm, Market House - Treat You Sweet (Thomas White's Love Nation Remix) [Detour] // DJ Sneak - Delta Trippin [Magnetic Recordings]
DJ Steaw - This Kind Of Music [Rutilance]
Cartoon - First To Break (David Duriez Minimal Soul Mix)[Brique Rouge]
Urulu - Precinct 9 (Ex-Terrestrial's Extremix) [Kalahari Oyster Cult]
Peace Division - What Is This Sound (Archie Hamilton Remix) [Moscow Records]
Kelvin K - My Pal [Hudd Traxx]
Pola - Indian Hill [All Inn Black] // Scott Grooves - We Move (Echopella) [Modified Suede Recordings]
Seafoam - Sneaky Beats [Seafoam]
Mr Stone - Closer [Odd Numbers]
Colin Dale - You Know How [Sensei]
Rob Mello - The Things Ya Doin (Vocal)[Disco 45]
Playin 4 The City  - From Chicago To Paris (BW Edit) [Distance]
A04F - Thoughts (Original Mix) [EWax]
Iuly B - Your Experience [Unr.]
Chaos In The CBD - Digital Sound [In Dust We Trust]
Francios K - Hypnodelic [Wave Music]

Archie Hamilton - BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix - 18.01.20 by Archie Hamilton

“It was it was very exciting. It all happened incredibly quickly but it was a real honor. I tried to try to cram everything that I love into there. House, deep house, tech house, bit of old school, a lot of the new stuff. And then ending on Francoise K ‘Hypnodelic,’ which is one of my all time favorite records.”

Tracing his musical progression from listening to his grandfather playing psychedelic piano concertos in his living room to Archie throwing down genre-spanning extended sets at the world’s finest clubs and festivals, it’s easy to see how he became such a dynamic and well-rounded artist. Equally future forward and rooted in a rich history, he will undoubtedly continue to excite and enchant audiences.

There is a delicate tightrope strung between the world of the DJ and that of the producer. Being a storyteller behind the decks and crafting the gems that connect to the dancers are two separate but equal talents. When both co-exist in harmony, it’s unique.




Archie Hamilton has spent years gracefully walking that high wire. His releases on venerated underground tastemakers like Cuttin’ Headz, Toolroom, Nothing Else Matters, and his own Microhertz imprint have ingrained his singular sound into the minds of clubbers worldwide. Deftly moving between minimal house, techno, upfront club cuts, and classics, he’s helped guide a new European sound while staying true to the roots of dance music culture.


Behind the decks, he’s intuitive and technical, leading dancefloors on expertly crafted journeys. Beyond his audio-visual experience Frequency, he’s a fixture at London’s legendary FUSE parties, establishments like fabric and Ministry of Sound, and a regular for brands like CircoLoco, elrow, and Music On.




It was almost a foregone conclusion that Hamilton would walk a path towards dominating dancefloors. He grew up in a home surrounded by a brilliant patchwork of music. His earliest musical memories were early flashpoints for the kind of musical adventures he would eventually lead the dancefloor on.




“My grandfather was a concert pianist. I have very vivid memories of listening to him play for hours and hours to whoever would listen,” he wistfully remembers. “And at some points it [was] totally psychedelic and trippy. You’d sit there in the afternoon and the sun would be going down. I was only like 9/10 [and] in this half, dreamlike almost asleep state listening to him play these incredibly complex pieces.”


He also credits his mother, a former member of a punk rock band, for establishing his love for digging through the crates. Her extensive record collection ranged from the Star Wars double-disc soundtrack to Lynyrd Skinner. She always encouraged his artistic growth and was the person who bought him his first set of decks at 14.




“I didn’t even ask for them. That’s the funny thing,” he explains with a smile as he recalls the beginning of his journey as a selector. “At the time she was she had a boyfriend and he was a rave promoter. And, and my mom was like, ‘You got to get into DJing it’s so cool.’ So, I just I had these decks, had no idea what I was doing.”




Despite being a novice, he had an ear for the compelling and unexpected mixes he’s become known for. “I was going out and buying garage records and breakbeat records and trying to mix them in with the stuff from [my mom’s collection]. I’ve actually got it recorded on tape. I managed to mix. Zed Bias “Neighborhood” (which was a garage anthem) with the Cantina Theme from Star Wars.”

He envisioned a career as a DJ. However, a less than encouraging teacher at a rigid school quickly eviscerated that dream. Instead, he was pushed to join the army because, as the teacher told him, he “didn’t have much going on.” In a twist of irony, the budding artist failed the Army hearing test five times.







So he went to university and, like most university students in the early ’00s, spent his weekends at raves and clubs, fully reigniting his love for dance music and DJing. Instead of going home for the summer during his second year in college, he locked himself in his dorm, learned to properly mix, and recorded tons of mixtapes.




While cutting his teeth in London’s DJ circuit, he learned to produce in his bedroom and never stopped clubbing. And while living down the street from 93 Feet East in the heart of Brick Lane in London, he became a regular punter at the legendary FUSE parties, which unknowingly helped kickstart his career.

“When I moved in, there was no excuse not to go pretty much every Sunday. And [I] just happened to be there once and someone was playing the track that I’d made a few weeks before. I went up and introduced myself.”




It was one of the first times he’d ever experienced hearing his music on the dancefloor, leading to him becoming a resident for FUSE a few years later. Almost by chance, that brief interaction with a DJ playing his music helped catapult his career into overdrive. In the years that followed, he started two record labels, performed at shows worldwide, and released records with top-tier record labels.




Among his most notable career highlights was his 2020 Essential Mix. Indicative of his live performances, he fully displayed his audio storytelling, leading listeners through the strands of his musical DNA.




“It was it was very exciting. It all happened incredibly quickly but it was a real honor. I tried to try to cram everything that I love into there. House, deep house, tech house, bit of old school, a lot of the new stuff. And then ending on Francoise K ‘Hypnodelic,’ which is one of my all time favorite records.”




Tracing his musical progression from listening to his grandfather playing psychedelic piano concertos in his living room to Archie throwing down genre-spanning extended sets at the world’s finest clubs and festivals, it’s easy to see how he became such a dynamic and well-rounded artist. Equally future forward and rooted in a rich history, he will undoubtedly continue to excite and enchant audiences.

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